The city of Bellingham requires a license for all businesses located within city limits, or conducting business within city limits. If you are not sure if you will do business within the city limits, contact the city directly before you apply.
If you will have more than one business located on a single property, you must complete a separate application for each business.
Origination fee: $40
Renewal fee: City license does not renew
If your business is physically located outside city limits, but conducts business within city limits, your license fee is determined by gross annual income earned within this city’s limits:
Reported gross annual income |
License fee |
|---|---|
| $0 through $2,000 | No license required |
| Above $2,000 | $40 |
Renewal fee: City license does not renew
Your business may be exempt from getting a city business license. For more information, please contact the city directly.
City approval time not available. Contact the city directly for more information.
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